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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 05-11-98 MINUTES TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MAY 11, 1998 CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: INVOCATION: ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Absent: Staff Present: 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers Commissioner Davert Commissioner Kozak Howard Mitzman, Chairman Scott Browne Douglass Davert Steve Kozak Leslie Pontious None Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director Lois Bobak, Deputy City Attorney Daniel Fox, Senior Planner Lori Ludi, Associate Planner Minoo Ashabi, Assistant Planner Kathy Martin, Recording Secretary PUBLIC CONCERNS: (Limited to 3 minutes per person for items not on the agenda.) No Public Concems were expressed. IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY AT (714) 573-3106. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ALL MA-I-FERS LISTED UNDER CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS PRIOR TO THE TIME OF THE VOTING ON THE MOTION UNLESS MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION, STAFF OR PUBLIC REQUEST SPECIFIC ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED AND/OR REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION.) CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Minutes of the April 27, 1998 Planning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Pontious seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Kozak abstained. Planning Commission Minutes May11,1998 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION TO REVOKE VARIANCE 94-010, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-004, AND DESIGN REVIEW 97-008 (AL'S WOODCRAFT) This item was continued from the April 27, 1998 Planning Commission meeting to allow the applicant to meet with staff to develop an appropriate construction schedule and mechanism to ensure completion of the project and compliance with conditions of approval. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3593 granting a time extension to Condition No. 1.3.D of Planning Commission Resolution No. 3517. Daniel Fox, AICP, Senior Planner presented the subject report. William Dunn, general contractor, stated that they understand the scope of work and requested a deadline extension of 15 days. The Public Hearing closed at 7:06 p.m. Commissioner Davert stated that he was pleased that staff reached an agreement with the applicant and asked staff if a 15 day extension was reasonable. The Director stated that staff met with the applicant almost 2 weeks ago and built the 2 weeks into the deadline and left the decision to the Commission's discretion. Daniel Fox suggested July 13"' as the new deadline date. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Browne seconded, to grant a time extension to Condition 1.3.D of Planning Commission Resolution No. 3517 by adopting Resolution No. 3593, amended as follows: I.F. "June 27, 1998" changed to "July 13, 1998" II. 2 and 3 "June 27, 1998" changed to "July 13, 1998". Motion carried 5-0. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-012 a request for authorization to install field lighting for the roller hockey and basketball courts. The project is located at 2350 Kinsman Circle (Heritage Way Park) within the Planned Community Residential - East Tustin Specific Plan. APPLICANT/ LANDOWNER: CITY OF TUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT Chairman Mitzman excused himself from the dais due to a conflict of interest. RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission: Approve the Environmental Determination for the project by adopting Resolution No. 3589; and 2. Approve Conditional Use Permit 98-012 by adopting Resolution No. 3590. The Public Hearing opened at 7:09 p.m. Minoo Ashabi, Assistant Planner presented the subject report. Commissioner Davert asked if the 25 foot light standards were standard. The Director stated that the Cedar Grove Park also has 25 foot light standards. Commissioner Browne asked if the lights were on a participant timer or on a master timer. The Director stated that the lights would be on a timer controlled by the City and introduced Pat Sanchez, Director of Parks and Recreation. Planning Commission Minutes May 11, 1998 Page 3 Pat Sanchez stated that the lights would be tied to a Maxicam system which is tied to a timer and the park would be monitored for minimum play during winter so the lights could be tumed off as eady as 6:00 p.m. Commissioner Kozak inquired about the condition of approval indicating a 10:00 p.m. curfew for the lighting system. Pat Sanchez stated that 10:00 p.m. is the current Citywide curfew for parks. Jean L. Van Camp, 2386 Paseo Circulo, stated that his homeowners association has not had adequate time to review the project and the lighting should not be approved. John Vondrak, 2303 Paseo Circulo stated his opposition to the lighting. Commissioner Davert ascertained that proper noticing procedures had been followed and clarified that the Commission is only considering the installation of lights. Tarek Hallal, 2309 Paseo Circulo, stated his concern about noise and lighting. Howard Mitzman, resident of Almeda, stated his concern about noise and lights. The Public Hearing closed at 7:20 p.m. Commissioner Davert stated that he viewed the site before the meeting and noticed berms around the park and the site was previously sited as a high school and believes the impact of the park is far less than that of a high school. Daniel Fox stated that there is a heavy berm along Tustin Ranch Road to shield activity. Commissioner Browne asked if the public hearing could be reopened. The Public Hearing reopened at 7:26 p.m. Commissioner Browne asked residents for the locations of their homes. The Public Hearing closed at 7:28 p.m. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Kozak seconded, to approve the Environmental Determination for the project by adopting Resolution No. 3589. Motion carried 4-0. Chairman Mitzman abstained. Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Kozak seconded, to approve Conditional Use Permit 98-012 by adopting Resolution No. 3590. Motion carried 4- 0_ Chairman Mitzman abstained. The Director explained the appeal process. REGULAR BUSINESS: 4. AMENDMENT TO THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CHURCHES IN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS BACKGROUND Churches with a more intensive parking requirement than an industrial use, would not be able to comply with off-street parking requirements. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2715, the Policy Guidelines for Reviewing Conditional Use Permit Requests for the Establishment of Churches in Industrial Districts, does not include any provisions for shared parking during off-peak parking demand periods. Presently, if a church is deficient in off-street parking, a variance is required to deviate from the parking requirements. Staff has prepared Resolution No. 3591 to repeal Resolution No. 2715 as it pertains to Guidelines for Churches in Industrial Districts. RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3591, repealing Resolution 2715 as it pertains to Guidelines for Churches in Industrial Districts. Lori Ludi, Associate Planner presented the subject report. Commissioner Pontious moved, Commissioner Davert seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3591, as amended, repealing Resolution 2715 as it pertains to Planning Commission Minutes May11,1998 Page 4 Guidelines for Churches in Industrial Districts. Resolution No. 3591 amended as follows: D. 3. Parking shall be provided on-site or on a contiguous site. If there are multiple uses on a site, each use must meet its own parking requirements. Consideration for shared parking to accommodate the required on-site parking, may be given with the approval of a conditional use permit. A parking demand and/or traffic study must be prepared which supports the shared parking concept based on all uses of the property and availability of parking. If there are specific zoning requirements for joint or shared on- site parking, all such requirements must be met. Motion carried 5-0. STAFF CONCERNS: 5. Report on Actions taken at the May 4, 1998 City Council Meeting Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director reported on the subject agenda. COMMISSION CONCERNS: Commissioner Davert Stated that he would not be at the May 26, 1998 Commission meeting. Commissioner Kozak Stated that the right turn arrow at the intersection of Irvine Boulevard and Prospect was faded. Commissioner Pontious Asked staff to notify the Commission of the next Economic Development Committee base marketing meeting. The Director stated that she would notify the Commission when she learns the date of the meeting. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Davert moved, Commissioner Kozak seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. A regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on May 26, 1998 beginning at 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin. HOW~I~D'/~'MITZMAN Chairman ELIZABETH A. BINSACK Director